As I stepped into the Lingxian Academy for the first time, I felt an enchantment that was almost otherworldly. The place was teeming with people from various sects, all of whom seemed to possess incredible powers and skills. I watched in awe as they moved about, each with their unique style and grace.

In the midst of all the activity, I caught sight of a teacher named Wuyi. He had small braids in his hair and a round belly, but his smile was warm and inviting. He greeted me and welcomed me to the academy, telling me that I needed to choose a "花名" or “Real Name" consisting of just two Chinese characters. He explained that everyone here had one, and only the most accomplished cultivators were granted three-character names.

With Wuyi's guidance, I chose "Li Silan" as my official name and "Si Lan" as my “Real Name." I was proud to have joined the ranks of the academy's esteemed students and couldn't wait to begin my training.

As I explored the academy, I saw countless others like me, each with their unique story and purpose. Some were practicing their martial arts, while others were honing their spiritual abilities. But all of us shared the same goal: to become the most powerful cultivators we could be.

I knew that this journey would be long and difficult, but I was determined to succeed. With the support of my fellow students and the guidance of my teachers, I was confident that I would one day reach the pinnacle of cultivation and earn a three-character name of my own. On this first day of my new life at the Lingxian Academy, I was filled with hope and excitement for the journey ahead.

As I entered the classroom, I noticed that our seating arrangement was quite unusual. Unlike other classes where people usually sit according to their seniority, our seats seemed to be arranged randomly. It was a surprise to me, given that hierarchy is an important factor in the cultivation world. Despite my prior experience in the field, I was intrigued by the free-spiritedness of this place.

Next to Wuyi, a girl named Lingjun sat. She had come with me, and I didn't know why she was given this name. Her original name was Wuhuahua, which felt like a very ordinary name. However, she looked cool with short hair and a small short sword at her side. Earlier, I had gone to the weapon and clothing room with her, but I never would have guessed she was at such a low level. I was surprised to find out she was so young. It left me feeling a bit emotional.

As the larger-than-life figure with ears resembling those of Maitreya Buddha approached me, he greeted me warmly, exclaiming "We've been waiting for you for so long!" It was then that I recognized him as Haitao, the person who had previously interviewed me via a long-distance communication method. He had a very friendly and caring demeanor, always seeming to be attuned to the emotions of those around him. Suddenly, I remembered the time when he noticed my voice wasn't right and asked if I had a cold. I felt a warm feeling in my heart. "Wow, this academy is really great," I thought to myself, feeling very happy.

As Haitao and Wuyi left, I suddenly heard laughter coming from afar. A woman in red floated over, laughing and exclaiming about the arrival of a new member. She introduced herself as Xiaoxiao and expressed her excitement about the recent influx of new faces. I couldn't help but notice her long, dark hair and constant smile, though something about her laughter seemed off-putting. I greeted her politely and asked about my senior, Duxu. Xiaoxiao confirmed that Duxu was away on a training retreat at Mount Yuehua and might not return for some time.

Suddenly, a man in white robes appeared behind Xiaoxiao, holding a fan. He asked if I was also part of the Lingguang Track, but his tone made me feel like he was questioning me. I told him I wasn't and asked again about my senior's whereabouts. Xiaoxiao said that Duxu went to Lingwu Mountain today, but she would be back tomorrow, so there was no need to worry. Xiaoxiao and the white-robed man kindly invited me to have dinner with them, and I happily accepted.

During dinner, a man dressed in a black robe arrived. He was bald and didn't speak much, but he was actually quite handsome. The white-clothed man told me his name was "Handblade Boy". I was confused because I thought everyone had a weapon, but the white-clothed man explained that this person didn't need a weapon to do many things, such as chopping down a tree with his bare hands. I was shocked because our faction generally prefers to use weapons or tools, and Handblade Boy's nickname didn't sound very good to me.

I forgot to ask the white-clothed man's name, but he introduced himself as Fengqi, which means "encounter" in Chinese. He seemed to enjoy speaking in riddles and said we could chat more about his flower name next time. I wasn't interested in his games, but since he was the one treating me to dinner, I couldn't say much.

Later, I found out that Fengqi and I were at the same level of cultivation, but we were on different paths. He seemed to think highly of himself and his abilities, but I couldn't quite understand why. I had a strange feeling about him.

Xiaoxiao didn't come to dinner that night because she had other plans with some senior sisters. I couldn't help but feel like my fellow disciples were all a bit strange. It was strange because our teachers were all very good people.

As I lay in bed, I reflected on today. Today is a special day! My brain just can't function anymore. I suddenly thought of my plain conversation with Fengqi.

Me: "Excuse me, what's your name?”

Fengqi: "My name is Fengqi, which means the day of serendipity.”

Me: "Oh, that's an interesting name. I've never heard it before.”

Fengqi: "Haha, it's just a code name. During practice, many people choose to change their flower names." Me: "I see. Does your code name have any special meaning?”

Fengqi: "Actually, it doesn't have a special meaning. It's just that I had some interesting encounters during my practice.”

Me: "That sounds intriguing. Could you tell me more about it?”

Fengqi: "Maybe next time. Let's focus on enjoying our meal for now.”

Me: "Sure. So, what do you think about our practice sect?”

Fengqi: "Well, to be honest, I think our sect is quite good. We have many excellent senior brothers

Our conversation with Fengqi may have seemed plain, and he may not be talkative, but he always responds politely and shares his opinions on the practice sect and fellow practitioners with me.

I eventually entered into a dreamland where I saw many people, so many that I didn't know any of them. I felt a little sad and wondered if this was a good place to be. However, everyone said that this academy was a great place to learn, and with Wuyi and Haitao being so enthusiastic, it must be a good place. But these newcomers, oh why are they called newcomers? Maybe because they, like me, came here this year and it all feels strange. I feel a little tired for some reason. Fortunately, I was assigned my own room, and they told me that there were very few people who came this year, so everyone has their own room. Suddenly, I felt lucky again.

Oh, let me give some background on the Lingxian Academy. This place is one of the top three, or even the number one, academy in our region. Although we come here to study, we are carefully selected to be here because there are some tasks that we have to do. In addition, Lingxian Academy actually gives us quite a bit of money each month, so it is a place that many people envy. Everyone who can enter here has an extraordinary background.

Okay, now I want to talk about my background, hahaha. I've actually been to Lingxian Institute before, but many people don't recognize me because I changed some of my personal information. This time, I came here out of a great sense of curiosity and also to improve my physical well-being. Wuyi and Haitao both know about this and have been very supportive of me coming here.

My background is quite unique, as I come from a mysterious family, but I don't like people bringing up those things. I am very confident in my abilities, but I also know that there are many people here who are much more powerful than I am. I came here to learn and improve my skills, and also to search for some answers of my own. I have too many questions in my head, and I must know what happened in the past and why Wuyi and Haitao wanted me to come back. There are so many things weighing on my mind...